Soils are one of the most important reservoirs of biodiversity [1], and soil fauna is a critical component of functioning ecosystems across the world. Read more
Applications are invited for this full-time PhD studentship, which for UK home students is fully funded* by the Worshipful Company of Brewers, Asahi, Sainsbury’s, and the Royal Agricultural University. Read more
Agriculture dominates the Irish landscape, with ~60% of the total land area devoted to grass-based agriculture for beef and dairy production. Read more
With the price of mineral fertilisers increasing and the state of soil health decreasing, innovative solutions are needed to meet crop nutrient demands whilst ensuring that sufficient organic matter is conserved in the soil. Read more
This research investigates the enhanced moisture management and stability provided by wicking geotextiles, which incorporate absorbent yarns into high-strength polyester fabrics. Read more
Faba beans (Vicia faba L.) are nitrogen-fixing crops that boost the yield of subsequent crops, such as wheat, through mechanisms beyond nitrogen alone. Read more
The Cambridgeshire Fens are an extensively drained lowland peatland landscape, covering 4,000 km2 and an important contributor to UK food and nutritional security. Read more
Faba beans (Vicia faba L.) are a vital legume crop known for their protein content and nitrogen-fixing abilities, which enhance soil fertility. Read more
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the University of Bath URSA competition, for entry in September 2025. Read more
The key idea is that Rubber-Soil mixtures (RSm), derived from car tyres, can be used to modify the foundation and protect civil structures against the action of earthquakes at beneficial economic and environmental costs. Read more
Scientific Background. Volcanic emissions are a natural source of mercury (Hg) to the atmosphere and Mt. Etna (Italy) is a major natural source of Hg to the Mediterranean region. Read more
Soil salinization, occurring either naturally (through rainfall salt deposition or weathering of parent rock material) or as a result of anthropogenic activity (poor irrigation and land management practices, rising sea levels) poses a global challenge for crop production and is expected to intensify with projected climate change scenarios. Read more
Ireland and New Zealand aim to at least halve greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 and reach net zero carbon by 2050. A significant contribution common to both countries national GHG estimates comes from grassland over drained organic (peat) soils with upper estimates of approximately 9Mt CO. Read more
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